He offered prayers and sought blessings from local gurus by presenting them with coconuts, applying ’tilak’ and performing ‘charan pujan’.

The Rajasthan unit of the BJP launched a statewide initiative to honour saints and spiritual leaders on Guru Purnima.

Senior BJP leaders, including former state president Arun Chaturvedi, visited Jain monk Sundar Sagar Maharaj in Sanganer. “Saints and monks are pillars of our culture. Their guidance is essential for public service,” Chaturvedi said.

Former leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore paid respects at Siddheshwar Mahadev temple while Ashok Parnami honoured Mahamandaleshwar Siyaram Das Maharaj at Kanak Bihari temple.

According to an official statement, BJP general secretary Shravan Singh Bagdi visited Sant Navratan Giri at Khasoli Dham in Churu and former MP Ramcharan Bohra offered prayers at Vidhani Dham and ISKCON Jagatpura.

Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma visited Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple and read out a message from the chief minister before visiting Govind Devji temple to honour Mahant Anjan Kumar Goswami.

The BJP said the initiative was aimed at reinforcing spiritual values and honouring the guru tradition across the state. PTI AG KSS KSS